Home Economics Careers & Technology Education (HECT)

Education, Child Development & Family ServicesFashion & Interior Design

Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation

“Career & College Planning Guide”A Counseling and Guidance Resource

Career and college information is essential to every Career Technical Education program.

This new resource is a “one stop” document for California’s Home Economics Careers and Technology (HECT) students allowing them to make informed decisions about careers and postsecondary options.

What is the HECT Career & College Planning Guide?

A Guide to use with…. Students Career Guidance Personnel Parents HECT Supporters

What is the HECT Career & College Planning Guide?

A resource used to develop students individual plans to achieve a HECT career.

Allows students to make informed decisions about a HECT career.

What kind of information can be found in the HECT Career & College Planning Guide?

Career and employment outlook on specific HECT careers

Occupational characteristics & requirements

Related career pathways Recommended course sequences Post-secondary education options

By using the information in the HECT Career & College Planning Guide students and others will…….

Become aware of the vast selection of occupations encompassed by the HECT field. Emphasis on career levels ranging from

entry to professional level careers.

By using the information in the HECT Career & College Planning Guide students and others will…….

Learn about employment information in the HECT field. Including salaries and occupational job

outlooks

By using the information in the HECT Career & College Planning Guide students and others will…….

Become aware of the relevant educational programs and course sequences which includes High school Certificate and Vocational Programs Community Colleges Four-year options

Guide Layout

Section I-HECT Career Information and Pathways HECT career information Specific information by career pathways Career specializations Course sequences Related career pathway resources

Guide Layout cont.

Section II-

Postsecondary Program Majors and Educational Options Related to HECT Examples of postsecondary program titles related to HECT

Career Pathway titles Programs offered by California Community Colleges Private Technical Schools and Certificate Programs California Public & Private Colleges and Universities Selected Out-of-State Colleges and Universities

Guide Layout cont.

Section III-

Strategies and Resources for HECT Career Pathway Planning Career Development Process National Career Development Guidelines Infusing Career Development throughout HECT Course

Sequence Instructional Strategies that Reinforce Career Development in

the HECT Classroom

Why should you teach Career & College Planning?

Part of the current foundation standards Prepares all HECT students to look beyond

high school Encourage students to go into our profession Promotes Career & College Readiness

Break Out

Small group discussion by Industry Sectors Education, Child Development & Family Services

Angie Ford Fashion & Interior Design

Melissa Webb Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation

Tanya Wright

Have a great day!

View the HECT Web site for valuable resources, materials and the current professional

development schedule at:

www.hect.orgUpcoming events:Culinary Arts:

March 9-11, 2012, Citrus HeightsCareers in Child Development and Education:

March 22-23, 2012, SacramentoLeadership and Management Conference 2012:

June 28-29, 2012, Garden Grove